Dan Packel

Dan Packel is an editor on the Business of Law desk at ALM. He writes a weekly briefing for Law.com, "The Law Firm Disrupted," on change and innovation in the legal marketplace. He is based in Philadelphia. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter at @packeld

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August 28, 2023 | The American Lawyer

O'Melveny's Brad Butwin on Managing in a Post-Pandemic Era

From taking a stand on a broad range of social issues to implementing new technology, Butwin discusses the ways the role of firm leader has changed.

By Dan Packel

12 minute read

August 24, 2023 | Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: Costs For Professionals Are Rising, But Are They Still Undervalued?

Some of this is more staff, part of this is inflation. But another part is actually a shift toward higher-value support personnel.

By Dan Packel

5 minute read

August 17, 2023 | Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: Where's the Proof of the In-Office Premium?

Workers aren't satisfied when they find that the top brass is simply going with its gut.

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

August 10, 2023 | Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: This 90-Year Old Law Firm Is Bowing Out With Class

Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis is looking to steer clear of bankruptcy court as it winds down. Meanwhile, LeClairRyan remains the subject of litigation, four years after it announced plans to dissolve.

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

August 07, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Following Schnader Dissolution, Phila. Midsize Firms Fight to Stay Midsize

"There are some other firms similar to Schnader that are probably worried they could be looking at the same fate," said Brian Levinson, managing partner of the legal recruiting firm Alevistar Legal.

By Max Mitchell | Dan Packel

8 minute read

August 07, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Dechert to Let Current Summers Defer Start Date to Fall 2025

Up to 20 associates can chose to "explore, study, travel or experience another opportunity."

By Dan Packel

2 minute read

August 04, 2023 | Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: Bringing Struggling Lawyers Up to Speed. Now?

Questions are swirling about how committed law firms really are about correcting performance issues given sputtering demand. But this legal talent startup is placing a bet there's an untapped market for its coaching services.

By Dan Packel

5 minute read

July 27, 2023 | Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: The Recession May Not Happen. Who's Ready?

Are layoffs still necessary? Maybe this is the point for law firms that have been coping with flabby demand for months to conclude that they can absorb it just for a little while longer.

By Dan Packel

5 minute read